Senior Engineer (Deer Island Engineering)
About The Position
The Senior Engineer manages and performs planning, design, and construction administration for wastewater engineering projects as part of a project team, with minimal supervision. Projects may include facilities and equipment for wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, collection systems, distribution lines, and supporting buildings. The role supervises professional engineering work, manages consultant contracts under a program manager's direction, prepares project budgets and construction documents, coordinates with MWRA departments, and may provide resident inspection services. The position is based at Deer Island in Winthrop, Massachusetts, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It may be eligible for telework up to two days per week after an initial waiting period. The role works under the general supervision of a Senior Program Manager or Program Manager and may supervise Staff Engineers and/or interns.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related field, and at least four years of experience in facilities planning, design, and construction of wastewater systems and facilities; or equivalent education or experience.
- Valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license or equivalent from another state.
- Ability to work effectively on an engineering team, maintain productive working relationships with external parties, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations applicable to planning, design, and construction of pump stations, interceptors, and water lines.
- Proficiency with personal computers, handheld computer devices, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in project management software.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
- Knowledge of Massachusetts bidding laws, including M.G.L. Chapters 30 and 149 construction bidding regulations.
- Experience in AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned engineering projects involving wastewater treatment plant facilities or equipment, pumping stations, collection system components, distribution lines, and supporting buildings.
- Supervise professional engineering work, including preparation of reports and contract plans and specifications requiring independent engineering judgment.
- Under a program manager's direction, manage consultant selection and supervision, including developing scopes of services, plans and specifications, cost estimates, schedules, technical reviews, negotiations, and contract award recommendations.
- Ensure consultant contract compliance with budgets, schedules, and terms.
- Perform planning and design and develop reports and construction contract documents for wastewater systems and facilities.
- Initiate new projects and prepare capital or current expense budget requests as required.
- Direct and supervise junior staff on engineering project tasks and assignments.
- Coordinate projects with other MWRA departments and provide technical information and assistance.
- Provide resident inspection services on construction projects as required.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
